Archive · 22 Aug 2026
India Sets Revised Pay Scales, Consults States on Security Bill
India planned to change the pay scales for about 5 million central government workers.
The new salaries were expected to begin in October 1986.
The Finance Ministry created a timetable to put the changes into effect.
The Central Pay Commission had submitted its report on June 30.
Many employees welcomed the report, but some groups said certain jobs and pay scales were treated unfairly.
Home Minister Buta Singh also discussed a proposed security-belt bill with leaders from Gujarat and Jammu and Kashmir.
He planned to speak with leaders from Punjab and Rajasthan as well.
These discussions were meant to help the government decide how to proceed with the bill.
About 5 million central government employees were scheduled to receive revised salaries from October 1986.
The Finance Ministry set an interim timetable to implement the Central Pay Commission’s recommended cutoff by the end of October.
The commission submitted its report on June 30, 1986, drawing both support and criticism from central staff organizations.
Home Minister Buta Singh consulted leaders from Gujarat and Jammu and Kashmir about a proposed security-belt bill.
Buta Singh was expected to discuss the bill with the chief ministers of Punjab and Rajasthan.
- Who
- About 5 million central government employees, the Central Pay Commission, Finance Ministry officials, Home Minister Buta Singh, and several state leaders.
- What
- The government announced revised pay scales and held consultations on a proposed security-belt bill.
- When
- The report was submitted on June 30, 1986; revised salaries were scheduled from October 1986; the announcements were dated August 22, 1986.
- Where
- India, involving the central government and the states of Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan.
- Why
- The pay changes were intended to implement the Central Pay Commission’s recommendations, while the consultations addressed the proposed security-belt bill.
Supporters
Critics
Central Pay Commission recommendations
Supporters
A large section of central government staff welcomed the commission’s report and its proposed changes.
Critics
Some employees’ organizations criticized the report, arguing that it created injustice for certain jobs and pay scales.
- Affected employees
- About 5 million central government employees
- Salary start date
- October 1986
- Pay Commission report
- Presented to the government on June 30, 1986
- Implementation deadline
- The end of October 1986
- Home Minister
- Buta Singh
- States consulted or targeted for consultations
- Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Rajasthan